Day: June 25, 2014

About Leslie Benzies Video game producer responsible for developing the incredibly successful Grand Theft Auto series starting in 2001. He was the president of Rockstar North. He was eleven years-old when he first got infatuated with computers after his father bought a Dragon 32. Soon after, he wrote and programmed his first game. He developed…

About Willie Mack He is well known for his performances with the promotion Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, where he debuted in 2010; former WPW Heavyweight Champion. He began training in high school, and after graduation attended Martin Marin s WPW Training School in Southern California. He is often referred to by his myriad chocolate-themed ring names,…

About Miranda Alcaraz CrossFit athlete who has earned strong finishes at events like the 2015 CrossFit California Regionals. She has become an extremely popular Instagram personality, sharing workout clips, motivational messages and glimpses into her family life with 290,000 followers.  She lived in Murray, Utah before moving to Salt Lake City.  She has been featured on…

About Bela Campolina YouTube star who is famous for her eponymous channel. She has gained massive for her personal vlogging story times, challenges, and body positivity entries.  She began her YouTube channel in June 2010.  She has seen her YouTube audience grow to more than 90,000 subscribers. She has also gained more than 40,000 Instagram…

About Juliet Litman Journalist, editor, and podcast host who is known for her work hosting the Right Reasons show as well as the NBA After Dark Podcast. She is also known for being the Head of Production at The Ringer.  She graduated from The Bronx High School of Science before attended Northwestern University. She was…

About Jana Roa Social media star who has risen to fame for her jaanaaa16 Instagram account. Her chic, casual, and bikini fashion modeling photos have helped her garner massive .  She began posting regularly to her Instagram account in June 2015.  She has seen her Instagram audience grow to more than 2,000 followers.  Jana Roa She…

About Jude Singer-songwriter known for his melodic pop songwriting on singles like “I Know” from the City of Angels soundtrack. He joined the supergroup Low Stars in 2006. He was born in Boston and released his first album, 430 N. Harper Ave, on the independent label Fish of Death in 1997. He has recorded the…

About Ari Telch Mexican TV and stage actor best known for his work in telenovelas. His first acting role was in a stage production of Fiddler on the Roof. He received a lot of attention for his role in the telenovela, Muchachitas. Ari Telch He married Brazilian model Marcia Da Cruz in 2001. Ari Telch…

About Roxy Te Owens Blogger and designer who first became known as the mind behind the lifestyle blog My Cup of Te. She would later launch her own line of designer furniture, Society Social.  After graduating college and working as a fashion buyer, she felt listless in her cubicle job and eventually quit to start…

About Marty Meehan American Democratic politician who represented Massachusetts fifth congressional district in the United States Congress during the 1990s and early 2000s. After his time in the House of Representatives, he became Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He earned degrees in political science and education from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and…

About Romy Rafael Illusionist who has become especially well-known for his mastery of hypnosis. In 2005, he set a world record by hypnotizing 5,000 people who attended a seminar held in Mangga Dua Squar in Jakarta.  He studied hypnosis in the United States for 4 years.  He was featured in the horror comedy Midnight (2015).  Romy Rafael…

About Willie P. Richardson Known as “The Phone Prankster” to listeners of hundreds of radio stations nationwide, including SiriusXM s Laugh USA Channel. He also performed standup comedy for 20 years before retiring from the road in July of 2014. He spent a few years employed as a furniture deliverer, a milk truck driver, a…